Miscellaneous Information
Various Identification Codes ...
GNIS Codes ...
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN) was created to address the problems caused by spelling and naming variations. The BGN will usually recognize an existing name or, when necessary, chose a new name for a geographic feature (such as a mountain, lake, river, stream, city, town, village, dam, bridge, etc).
The BGN names are kept in a database called the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and it is the official Federal repository. The GNIS is operated and maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
A unique and permanent numeric code has been assigned for each name in the GNIS database. These names and identifiers are definitive and it is intended that they are to be used by all departments of the Federal Government:
GNIS ID for Puuiki: 364141
GNIS ID for Hawaii: 1779782
GPS Location - GNIS Coordinates ...
An important aspect of the GNIS code is that it assigns a GPS location (the latitude/longitude) to the geographic feature. This location is simply a point on the map and does not represent the size or shape of the feature. In the case of Puuiki, it is a point within Puuiki that might be a post office, the city hall or simply an intersection - the point should really be considered arbitrary and only indicating a general location.
For Puuiki, the GNIS GPS location is given as:
Lat: 20° 42' 17" (or 20.7°)
Lon: -156° 0' 7" (or -156°)
Regional Codes ...
For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Puuiki is located in Region #4 (the West Region).
In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Puuiki is located in Division #9 (the Pacific Division).
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Puuiki is located in Region IX (Region 9).
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Puuiki is located in Region IX (Region 9).
Referenced GNIS Records ...
GNIS ID #364139 (Name of Record: Puuiki)
Class: civil
A political division formed for administrative purposes (such as a borough, county, incorporated place, parish, town or township).
A 'civil' record may have a corresponding 'census' or 'populated place' record. The information contained in the 'civil' record applies only to the class and should not be confused with either the 'census' and 'populated place' classes.
County: Maui
Map Name: Lahaina
Lat: 20.9091667 Lon: -156.6536111
Elev: 355 ft.
GNIS ID #364140 (Name of Record: Pu‘uiki)
Class: civil
County: Maui
Map Name: Kipahulu
Lat: 20.7066667 Lon: -156.005
Elev: 116 ft.
GNIS ID #364141 (Name of Record: Pu‘uiki)
Class: populated place
A place or area having clustered or scattered buildings and a permanent population (such as a city, settlement, town or village). The boundaries may or may not coincide with the perceived population.
A 'populated place' record may have a corresponding 'census' or 'civil' record. The information contained in the 'populated place' record applies only to the class and should not be confused with either the 'census' and 'civil' classes.
County: Maui
Map Name: Kipahulu
Lat: 20.705 Lon: -156.0022222
Elev: 83 ft.
Referenced FIPS Records ...
FIPS Code: 15/67700 (Place Name: Puuiki)
County: Maui (FIPS State/County: 15/009)
Class: U6
Identifies a populated place (ie- Puuiki) that is wholly or substantially located outside the boundaries of any incorporated place or CDP (Census Designated Place) that has an authoritative common name recognized by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Off-the-Road Links ...
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The official website for State of Hawaii: https://portal.ehawaii.gov/
The official website of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN)
The official website of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
The official website of the U.S. Census Bureau
The official website of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
The official website of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)